Solvothermal synthesis of CdSe nanorods via DEA solution

Uniform and well-dispersed cadmium selenide (CdSe) nanorods, with lengths of ∼10 μm, have been successfully synthesized via solvothermal routes using diethanolamine (DEA) as reagent to control morphology. Effect of other solvents on morphology of products, including ethanolamine (MEA) and triethanolamine (TBA), has been discussed. The nanostructures were characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive spectroscopy, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and transmission electron microscopy (TEM), respectively.